Scandinavian Kitchen with Grey Cabinets Ideas and Designs

This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.

Кухня-гостиная в трехкомнатной квартире

Анна Крутолевич

Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, beige floors, brown worktops, a built-in sink, shaker cabinets and a breakfast bar.

Narrow Scandi home with texture and colour

Western Cabinets

Photo of a large scandi galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

5 Point Flats

TACTIC Staging and Interiors

Photo Credit, Jenn Smira
Photo of a scandi single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.

Light Grey and Black Shaker Style Kitchen

Hammonds Furniture

The couple of the property loved the simplicity of the Croft range for their new extension. They were eager for the kitchen design to flow through from the dining room area to the kitchen. A bar area with a corner mini breakfast bar surface transitioned this while wall units on the other side additionally carried the cabinetry through. Clever storage solutions such as magic corners and larder units made the most of the space for storage, giving pots, pans and glasses room.

Karlaplan 2 - Wrede

Move2

This is an example of a scandi single-wall kitchen/diner in Stockholm with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.

Danish Summerhouse Refurbishment

Andrea Breuer-Weil Interiors

Design ideas for a medium sized scandi l-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and green splashback.

Badrum & köksrenovering

ASH Bygg AB

Henrik Nero
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi single-wall kitchen in Stockholm with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

Kitchens

Bella Home Design

This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors, a submerged sink, porcelain flooring and white worktops.

В точке внутреннего равновесия. Квартира в Уфе.

Наталья Мавренкова

Design ideas for a scandi l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.

CUISINE SALLE A MANGER DANS VÉRANDA ÎLOT

AI CONCEPT

Vue d'ensemble , symétrie des armoires et des meubles bas.
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and an island.

Tonal Single Family Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

CASA IRADIER

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.

BRAQUE - rénovation d'un appartement locatif

Studio Castille

Cuisine Ikea imaginée par Mon Plan d'appart. Le carrelage hexagonal vient de chez As de Carreaux. Faïence murale Leroy Merlin
Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Kitchen Renovation Hampshire

Kitchens By Holloways

Photo of a large scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Hampshire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, an island and white worktops.

キッチン

株式会社Y’s Style

This is an example of a scandi grey and brown single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, an integrated sink, light hardwood flooring, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, brown floors, brown worktops and exposed beams.

Un intérieur doux tout en pastel - Projet Alleray

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet de rénovation est sans doute un des plus beaux exemples prouvant qu’on peut allier fonctionnalité, simplicité et esthétisme. On appréciera la douce atmosphère de l’appartement grâce aux tons pastels qu’on retrouve dans la majorité des pièces. Notre coup de cœur : cette cuisine, d’un bleu élégant et original, nichée derrière une jolie verrière blanche.

Camberwell Kitchen Extension

Fine House Photography

Fine House Photography
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Cucina grigia con piano e frontale in Marmo Carrara

MATTEO MARTINI ARCHITETTO

La cucina segue dei toni freddi: basi grigie laccate con apertura attraverso le gole e top in marmo carrara. Contiene tutto l'indispensabile per rendere la casa vivibile: frigo, lavastoviglie, forno, induzione e lavello.

Скандинавская квартира в ЖК Рассказово

Наталья Широкорад

Фотограф: Шангина Ольга @hola_ola / Стилисты: Яна Яхина @_yanayahina_ и Полина Рожкова @polinarye / Встроенная мебель: @vereshchagin_a_v / Диван и стол в гостиной: @skdesign.ru / Шторы: @beresneva_nata / Паркет: @pavel_4ee / Детские лазелки: @woodbro.ru / Светильники: @svet24.ru / Абажур: @roomton / Волшебные акварели: @zhdan_arts / Искусство: @agelskaya.art / Ковер в гостиной: gurdgiev_oriental_rugs / Текстиль: @tkano.ru и @laredouteinterieurs_russia / Декор: @kare.moscow , @designboom.ru , @c_metry , @old_hut , @embra.and.more , @ceramum, @archpole

Scandinavian Kitchen with Grey Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Scandinavian kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Scandinavian kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of Scandi photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of Scandinavian kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own Scandi kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your Scandinavian kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small Scandinavian kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some Scandi kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What Scandinavian kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your Scandi kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small Scandinavian spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and Scandi kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and Danish accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of Scandinavian kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your Scandi kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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